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1000 tulosta hakusanalla Lyn Hack
Rock Art of the Waterberg: Rites and Transformation is a landmark archaeological study that unveils the nuanced world view and rituals practised by local Bushman groups living in the Waterberg area of northern South Africa millennia ago. Through unprecedented documentation of 130 rock art sites; many photographed for the first time; Lyn Wadley and Ghilraen Laue reveal a complex narrative of human creativity and cultural interaction. Strategically located along river corridors leading to the Limpopo River, these sites offer an extraordinary glimpse into the lives of Bushman hunter-gatherers, Iron Age farmers and Khoekhoe herders. Their intricate visual languages span three distinct painting traditions: delicate Bushman fine-line art, robust Iron Age finger paintings and enigmatic geometric works that speak to millennia of cultural exchange. Beyond mere documentation, the book explores profound themes of human experience; hunting, initiation, healing and spiritual transformation. Archaeological evidence illuminates how these diverse groups coexisted and influenced one another cultural practices over two thousand years, challenging simplistic narratives of cultural isolation. Richly illustrated with archival photographs, enhanced views of the rock sites using cutting-edge photographic technology and original artworks by local artists, Rock Art of the Waterberg is a powerful testament to early human creativity and offers a crucial argument for preserving these fragile cultural archives. This ground-breaking study redefines our understanding of South African rock art and cultural heritage, offering scholars and enthusiasts an unprecedented journey into a forgotten world.
In the 21st century, the climate change debate is increasingly moving up the agenda. In this topical book, Lyn Jaggard evaluates the role of ideas in the evolution of the politics of climate change. She investigates the evolution of climate change policy in the European Union and specifically Germany's role in the international relations of climate change. Jaggard argues that Germany's federal system has facilitated the political mainstreaming of popular environmental concerns which has led to the development of effective environmental domestic and foreign policy-making, influencing both European and wider climate change policy.
This is a new edition of songs providing a lively and invaluable way to ensure children learn the correct a-z sounds. It provides an excellent pronunciation model, sung to well known nursery tunes.
These fun-filled flashcards are ideal for helping young children to identify words that rhyme and anticipate word endings. Each pack contains 54 cards with a colourful illustration on one side and the corresponding word printed in lower-case on the reverse. Comes with instruction cards detailing a range of lively activities to help little ones learn all about rhyme.
This new edition of the "Letterland Sammy Snake's Snap" is great for speeding up letter recognition. Play traditional 'snap', 'odd-one-out' or 'pairs'. The cards can also be used for word building and spelling games. Games ideas and instructions included. It includes cards: four sets of a-z, long vowels a, e, i, o, u and silent final e. Size is 82 x 63.5mm/3.2"x 2.5" of 112 cards.
"Thoroughbred racing has never gotten over Ruffian. Lyn Lifshin came out of nowhere to become a Ruffian fan, a zealot for everything Ruffian stood for and all that she touched. Her poems will carry you away to a field of Kentucky foals, to the racetrack where each new horse could be the one, to the bone-numbing feeling of a runaway winner and to the despair of watching brilliance flame out. Ruffian would have liked Lifshin." --Sean Clancy, author of Saratoga Days "Eros and Equus perfectly combine in these sleek, sensual poems. From brilliant filly to tragic fatality, Lifshin keeps pace with this dark darling of the track, everybody's favorite-Ruffian." --Laura Chester "These poems do the memory and legacy of Ruffian The Beauty justice at last. Poetry is the only medium to evoke the life and tragic death of this extraordinary horse, and Lyn Lifshin proves more than up to the task. They mirror the evolution of Ruffian's athletic prowess and striking black beauty with deft attentiveness and poignant detail. They do not merely honor the memory of Ruffian, but invoke the dynamic ghost of her radiant presence . . ." --Joe La Rosa
Who are the Jews from Arab countries? What were relations with Muslims like? What made Jews leave countries where they had been settled for thousands of years? What lessons can we learn from the mass exodus of minorities from the Middle East? Lyn Julius undertakes to answer all these questions and more in Uprooted, the culmination of ten years of work studying these issues. Jews lived continuously in the Middle East and North Africa for almost 3,000 years. Yet, in just 50 years, their indigenous communities outside Palestine almost totally disappeared as more than 99 percent of the Jewish population fled. Those with foreign passports and connections generally left for Europe, Australia, or the Americas. Some 650,000-including a minority of ideological Zionists-went to Israel. Before the Holocaust they constituted ten percent of the world's Jewish population, and now over 50 percent of Israel's Jews are refugees from Arab and Muslim countries, or their descendants. This same process is now repeating in Christian and other minority communities across the Middle East. This book also assesses how well these Jews have integrated into Israel and how their struggles have been politicized. It charts the growing clamour for recognition, redress and memorialization for these Jewish refugees, and looks at how their cause can contribute to peace and reconciliation between Israel and the Muslim world. *** "Lyn Julius provides a riveting account of a fascinating, but disgracefully overlooked subject. Anyone who really wants to understand the Middle East, Israel and world history, should read it." --Tom Gross, former Middle East correspondent, Sunday Telegraph; contributor to The Guardian and Wall Street Journal[Subject: Middle East Studies, Jewish Studies, History, Sociology, Politics]
WORLD WAR I 1914 - 1918 Brothers Charles and Hickman Vernon, living with and supporting their widowed mother and younger sisters in Perth, Western Australia, hear the call from"Mother England" and join the Australian Army to 'do their bit'. Through their letters and postcards to home, this book documents their journey during the last two years of the War, in addition to stories of their lives and families post-war.
Did you know that a female king cobra guards her eggs? Or that orangutans drink rainwater that collects on leaves? This title features big colourful photos and simple text that explore these fascinating creatures and their habitats. It includes easy-to-use maps showing where each animal lives its amazing life.
This book will teach children how to find their voice and become a confident speaker. Whether learning how to debate hot topics or just about who supports the best football team, good oracy skills matter. Though many find public speaking daunting at first, there are ways to gain confidence in this area. From the initial stages of planning what to say and thinking about the audience, to looking at body language and preparing the voice, this title covers all aspects of public speaking. But It's not just about articulation,it'salso about building confidence, sharpening influencing skills, and empowering each child to find and express their unique voice.These are essential skills for young people's futures. Poor oracy skills have a detrimental impact on a young person's future life chances, hampering their learning in school as well as their career prospects. Oracy skills are rarely taught and are often skills that wealthier children excel in, further widening social inequalities. The book will teach children how to stand up for what they believe in, how to make sure their voice is heard, as well as how to handle situations when their opinions are challenged.
Tiny Rice Grains explores the human side of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). Given the business case that diverse and inclusive organizations thrive and drive better performance, the question begs to be asked: why are so many organizations still struggling to implement and embed DEI in the workplace? The book explores this question and tackles how DEI strategies are often approached--as standalone initiatives rather than being woven into the fabric of the organization. Too many people are still afraid to have brave conversations and confront uncomfortable truths in the realm of DEI. What strikes me as I work in this area is the impact that small actions can have. Like dropping a single rice grain into water creates ripples, small acts of kindness and inclusion can have ripple effects, inspiring others to do the same and creating a cascading impact for those around us. Each of our small actions adds up to a greater whole. DEI doesn't need one passionate person leading the charge. It needs all of us to do our part, in whatever small ways we can, to make our workplaces more inclusive.
